CVE-2009-1817 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious playlist files in DigiMode Maya.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-1817?
CVE-2009-1817 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 May 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in DigiMode Maya 1.0.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a malformed (1) .m3u or (2) .m3l playlist file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1817?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Digimode10 Maya.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1817?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1817 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-1817 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1817 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-92j6-8mv4-hvwr.